Junior Infants Grow in Love



Second Class: Term 1Theme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerTheme 1. Called & Chosen1:1 Our class – a circle of friendsCompleted Understanding: Identify the defining characteristics of their classReflect on the ways in which Jesus is their friend Communicating and Participating:Contribute to the class portrait, ‘Circle of Friends’Discuss some qualities of friendshipPray in a meditative style to JesusThat the children would also:Begin to see Jesus as their friendPoem:My FriendCircle of FriendsMorning PrayerPrayerful meditationTheme 1. Called & Chosen1:2 Jesus chose followersCompleted Understanding:Reflect on the experience of being a leader and a follower Memorise the names of the twelve apostles Reflect on the ways in which the twelve apostles showed that they were friends of JesusCommunicating and Participating: Imagine how Peter and Andrew felt when they were chosen by Jesus Consider the ways in which they can show that they are followers of JesusThat the children would also:Become aware that Jesus calls them personally to be his disciplesDesire to follow JesusFollow MeMark 1:16-20Mark 3:13-14,16-19The ApostlesNight PrayerPrayerful meditationTheme 1. Called & Chosen1:3 We are Jesus’ followersCompleted Understanding:Name and reflect on the different parts of the Baptism ceremonyExplore how God’s love (grace) helps people to live as Jesus asksIdentify ways in which they can live as followers of JesusCommunicating and Participating:Discuss the ways in which they can respond to God’s love (grace) in their own livesParticipate in a prayer service on the theme, Called and ChosenThat the children would also:Appreciate that God chose them at Baptism to be followers of JesusCircle of FriendsBaptism SongThe ApostlesMorning and Night PrayersResponse:Lord, graciously hear e, follow me.Prayer Service Theme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerSeasonal Lesson The RosaryCompleted Understanding: Identify the joyful moments in the life of Jesus found in the Joyful Mysteries of the RosaryName each of the Joyful Mysteries of the RosaryCommunicating and Participating:Sing the song, ‘Mary, our Mother’Explain how to pray the Rosary, and how to use Rosary beadsParticipate in saying a decade of the RosaryThat the children would also: Begin to develop an appreciation of the RosaryThe AnnunciationThe VisitationThe NativityThe PresentationThe Finding of the Child Jesus in the TempleLuke 1:26-38Luke 1: 39-45Luke 2:1-20Luke 2:25,36Luke 2:41-52Mary, our MotherGrow in LovePray the Joyful Mysteries of the RosaryHail Mary (with actions)Prayer to MaryPrayer ServiceTheme 2: Jesus2:1 Jesus: healer, helper, friendCompleted Understanding:Name what they already know about JesusIdentify Nazareth, Bethlehem, Jerusalem and the Sea of Galilee on a map of IsraelState what they believe is the best thing about JesusCommunicating and Participating:Describe the Sea of Galilee and dramatise some events in the life of Jesus that happened near thereParticipate in creating a collage of the Sea of GalileePray the Our Father with actionsThat the children would also:Encounter Jesus in Bible storiesThe Sea of GalileeMark 4:35-41 Matthew 8:23-7Our FatherPrayerful meditationTheme 2: Jesus2:2 Jesus heals Simon Peter’s mother-in-lawCompleted Understanding: Recall an experience of illness Name the healing of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law as a miracleReflect on how they can use their hands to bring a healing touch to someone Communicating and Participating: Discuss and retell the story of the healing of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law in their own words, according to their own abilityParticipate in a drama exploring how the various characters in the story of the healing of Simon Peter’s mother-in-law might have feltThat the children would also: Experience Jesus’ healing presence in their own livesJesus heals Simon’s mother-in-lawMark 1:29-31Lay Your HandsResponse: Lord, graciously hear us.Prayerful MeditationTheme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerTheme 2: Jesus2:3 Jesus heals Jairus’ daughterCompleted Understanding: Reflect on their own experiences of loss and grief Consider how and why Jairus kept his faith in Jesus, even when his daughter had died Explore the words ‘Don’t be Afraid. Only believe’Communicating and Participating: Discuss and retell the story of the healing of Jairus’ daughter in their own words, according to their own abilityEngage in a meditative prayer reflecting on the story Chat about their own belief in Jesus’ presence with themThat the children would also:Be open to the Risen Jesus’ healing presence in their own lives Nurture hope of the promise of eternal lifeThe Missing DogDon’t be Afraid. Only BelieveMark 5:21-24; 35-43Glory be to the FatherPrayerful meditationTheme 2: Jesus2:4 Jesus gives his followers the Law of LoveCompleted Understanding:Recall the ways in which Jesus showed love to othersIdentify ways of showing love to their classmatesExplore the value of both showing and receiving love Communicating and Participating:Consider the importance of rules in our livesDiscuss and memorise the Law of LoveEngage in a ‘Secret Friend’ activity to practise the Law of LoveThat the children would also: Come to value Jesus’ teachings in word and deedRelate their Christian actions to those of JesusRespond to the commandment of Jesus (Love one another)Love One AnotherJohn 13:34-35Our FatherTheme 2: Jesus2:5 At Mass, Jesus’ followers gather togetherCompleted Understanding: Name Sunday as the day when the followers of Jesus gather togetherRecall and explain the ministry of some members of the parish community: priest, altar server, sacristan, and the choir membersIdentify the start of Mass as a time to recall the love and mercy of GodCommunicating and Participating:Describe what happens during the opening part of Mass Pray the correct responses for the Penitential ActParticipate in a prayer service in honour of JesusThat the children would also:Desire to keep the Lord’s Day holy by going to MassParticipate more fully in the celebration of the EucharistJohn 13:34-35Gathering SongLay your handsOur FatherLord, have mercyChrist, have mercyLord, have mercyTheme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerSeasonal Lesson Celebrating the SaintsCompleted Understanding:Identify the saintly qualities in people they knowEvaluate why Vincent de Paul was named a saintConsider the ways in which they can act like St Vincent de Paul Communicating and Participating:Discuss and retell the story of St Vincent de Paul in their own words, according to their own abilityPray for their loved ones who have diedParticipate in a prayer service marking the Feasts of All Saints and of All SoulsThat the children would also:Seek to emulate the saints and to ask their help in prayerPoem:All Saints, All SoulsSt Vincent de PaulPart 1Part2Grow in LoveLitany of saints Response:Pray for usResponse:May they rest in peacePrayer ServiceTheme 3: Advent & Christmas3:1 Preparing the way of the LordCompleted Understanding:Define a prophet as a person chosen by God to give a special messageIdentify the relationship between John the Baptist’s message of preparation and the message of Advent Communicating and Participating: Engage in the construction of an Advent calendarSing the song, ‘Prepare Ye’ Suggest and discuss ways of preparing for Christmas during AdventThat the children would also:Prepare for Christmas during Advent in a meaningful wayCelebrate their friendship with Jesus by recalling and celebrating his birthdayPoem:Prepare, Prepare!Luke 1: 39-45 Luke 3:2-3, 15-18Prepare YeResponse: Prepare the way of the Lord.Response:May your light shine upon us, O LordTheme 3: Advent & Christmas3:2 Messengers of GodCompleted Understanding: Name angels as messengers of GodEmpathise with the feelings of the various characters from the Christmas story to whom an angel appearedCommunicating and Participating:Discuss and retell two stories from the Bible in which angels appear in their own words, according to their own ability: the Annunciation and the shepherds in the fieldsEngage in an art activity to make angels for their homesPray the first Joyful Mystery of the Rosary: The AnnunciationThat the children should also:Prepare their hearts and minds for the birth of JesusPoem:Prepare, Prepare!An Angel Appears to the ShepherdsLuke 2: 1-20Angels We Have Heard on HighHail Mary The Rosary Theme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerTheme 3: Advent & Christmas3:3 The birth of JesusUnderstanding: Identify the key moments in the Christmas story Wonder about the kind of person Jesus was Compare and contrast King Herod with JesusCommunicating and Participating: Discuss and retell the story of the three wise men’s visit to King Herod in their own words, according to their own abilityParticipate in a Reader’s Theatre remembering the Christmas storyThat the children would also:Experience Christmas as a celebration of the birth of JesusPoem:Prepare, Prepare!The Wise Men and King HerodMatthew 2:1-12Following a StarAngels We Have Heard on HighResponse: Lord, graciously hear us.Prayer Service Second Class: Term 2Theme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerTheme 4: We Hear the Word of God at Mass4:1 Nothing is impossible with GodCompleted Understanding: Identify the story of David and Goliath as one that Jesus heard when he was a boyExplore how David felt knowing that God was with himConsider challenges they might encounter in their own lives Communicating and Participating:Discuss and retell the story of David and Goliath in their own words, according to their own abilityEngage in a creative response to the story of David and Goliath using clay/playdoughThat the children would also:Begin to understand that faith in God enables us to do extraordinary thingsPoem:David and GoliathDavid and GoliathThe Hare and the Tortoise1 Samuel 17: 1-52The Lord, He is My Shepherd (Psalm 23)Response:Lord, help us not to give upResponse:God is by my side.Theme 4: We Hear the Word of God at Mass4:2 At Mass we listen Completed Understanding:Name stories that Jesus heard when he was a boyRecall their favourite Bible storiesCommunicating and Participating: Recite the appropriate responses for the different readings contained in the Liturgy of the WordPray the response to Psalm 23Participate in a prayer service on the theme, We hear the Word of God at MassThat the children would also:Desire to participate more actively in the MassPsalm 23John 14:34-35Gathering SongThe Lord, He is My ShepherdAlleluiaGrow in LoveOur Father (with actions)Responses to the Liturgy of the WordPrayer ServiceTheme 5: Reconciliation5:1 ChoicesCompleted Understanding:Recall Jesus’ command to love God and to love others Explore the need to say sorry to God and to others when we hurt other peopleCommunicating and Participating:Engage in activities exploring good and bad choices, and the consequences of same Demonstrate their understanding of the word ‘sin’ by writing/drawing about a time when they have sinnedThat the children would also:Decide to follow Jesus in their moral livesWhat Sweets?Jesus Teaches UsMatthew 22:34-40I’m Sorry GodConfiteor Theme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerSeasonal LessonSt BrigidCompleted Understanding: Name 1 February as the Feast Day of St Brigid, and identify ways in which they can celebrate this dayThink about the ways in which they can show their love for God, as St Brigid didCommunicating and Participating: Discuss and retell the story, ‘St Brigid Builds her Church’ in their own words, according to their own abilityWork together to create a version of St Brigid’s cloakParticipate in a prayer service in honour of St BrigidThat the children would also:Be inspired by the story of St BrigidSt Brigid Builds her ChurchWe Sing a Song to BrigidResponse: Come and offer praise.Glory BePrayer ServiceTheme 5: Reconciliation5:2 Zacchaeus made bad choicesCompleted Understanding:Describe Zacchaeus before he met JesusEvaluate what Zacchaeus promised to do after he met Jesus to make up for the wrongs he had done Communicating and Participating:Discuss and retell the story of Zacchaeus in their own words, according to their own abilityExplore Zacchaeus’ relationships with the people of Jericho before and after his encounter with Jesus Pray the ConfiteorThat the children would also: Respond to Jesus’ call to change as Zacchaeus didZacchaeus and JesusLuke 19:1-10ZacchaeusResponse:Loving God forgive usConfiteorPrayerful meditationSign of PeaceSeasonal LessonLentCompleted Understanding: Name Lent as a time of preparation for celebrating the Easter Triduum (Holy Thursday, Good Friday and Holy Saturday) and EasterReflect on the fact that followers of Jesus undertake Lenten promises as a sign that they want to live like JesusIdentify the trifold nature of Lenten promisesCommunicating and Participating: Explore and retell the story of Jesus in the desert in their own words, according to their own abilityWork with others to prepare a classroom desert space Participate in a prayer service to mark Ash WednesdayThat the children would also:Enter into the spirit of Lent by undertaking a trifold Lenten promiseJesus in the DesertPoem: Jesus Went Into the DesertLuke 4:1-13Matthew 4:1-11Grow in LoveResponse:Loving God, you are always with us.Prayer Service including prayerful meditation.Theme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerTheme 5: Reconciliation5:3 We can be forgivenCompleted Understanding:Identify times when they do wrongExamine the five steps in the rite of the Sacrament of ReconciliationCommunicating and Participating:Discuss each of the steps in the rite of the Sacrament of ReconciliationWonder about how people can make up for something they did which was wrongPray the Act of Sorrow Participate in a prayer service on the theme of ReconciliationThat the children would also:Develop an understanding of how they sin and of their need for God’s forgiveness Respond to God’s love by saying sorry when they do what is wrongJesus and ZacchaeusLuke 19:1-10I’m Sorry GodAlleluiaZacchaeusPrayerful meditationSacrament of ReconciliationAct of SorrowKyrieConfiteorPrayer ServiceTheme 6: At Mass, We Give Thanks and Receive Holy Communion6:1 ‘Do this in memory of me’Completed Understanding:Reflect on and discuss the act of washing feetIdentify the actions of people who are following Jesus’ command to wash feetCommunicating and Participating:Role play the four actions of Jesus at the Last SupperDiscern the ways in which they can act as followers of JesusThat the children would also: Desire to act as followers of JesusThe Washing of FeetBread and WineJohn 13:3-5, 12-17Matthew 26:26-29Mark 14:12-17, 22-24Luke 22:7-19The Last SupperGrace before and after mealsPrayerful meditationTheme 6: At Mass, We Give Thanks and Receive Holy Communion6:2 ‘At Mass, we thank GodCompleted Understanding: Reflect on the things for which they are thankfulWatch and discuss the Preparation of the Gifts at MassCommunicating and Participating:Pray the prayer Blessed be God Forever with understandingSing the song ‘Eat This Bread’That the children would also:Express gratitude to God the Father for everything and especially for the gift of JesusPoem: I am ThankfulEat This BreadPrayer before CommunionTheme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerTheme 6: At Mass, We Give Thanks and Receive Holy Communion6:3 ‘At Mass, we receive Holy CommunionCompleted Understanding:Sequence the actions of the MassDemonstrate the correct way to receive Holy Communion Name some titles for Jesus, including, ‘Lamb of God’Communicating and Participating:Discuss the real presence of Jesus in Holy CommunionPray the Lamb of God with understandingThat the children would also: Participate more fully in the celebration of the EucharistRevere the presence of Jesus Christ in the EucharistAppreciate the importance of the MassJesus Washes his Disciples FeetJohn 13:3-5, 14-17Eat This BreadAlleluiaThe Last SupperSanctusThe Institution NarrativePrayer after communionConfiteorLamb of GodPrayer ServiceSeasonal LessonInter-Religious LessonCompleted Understanding: Identify their own religious identity, and the religious identity of the children in the story Identify the mosque and synagogue as the places of worship of Muslims and Jews, respectivelyIdentify other faith communities in their localityCommunicating and Participating: Discuss, at a basic level, the physical similarities and differences between the church, the mosque and the synagogueWonder about why people go to places of worship to prayParticipate in a prayer service on the theme of inter-religious understandingTheme 7: Holy Week and Easter7:1 The death of JesusCompleted Understanding: Recall their own experiences of betrayal and denial Identify the Stations of the Cross as pictures that tell the story of Jesus’ deathCommunicating and Participating: Explore Judas’ act of betrayalDiscuss and retell the story, ‘Peter denies knowing Jesus’ in their own wordsCreate their own cross and reflect on it as a sign of Jesus’ love for God and for usThat the children would also:Appreciate the cross as a sign of love.Jesus is Betrayed by JudasPeter Denies Knowing JesusPoem: The Stations of the CrossLuke 22:47-54Luke 22:54-62Gathering SongLay your handsAct of SorrowThe Stations of the CrossResponse: Help us to love God and to love others.Second Class: Term 3Theme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerTheme 7: Holy Week and Easter7:2 The ResurrectionCompleted Understanding:Sequence five of the Stations of the Cross in the correct orderIdentify the distinguishing features of the paschal candleCommunicating and Participating: Discuss and retell the story, ‘The Women at the Tomb’ in their own words, according to their own abilityWonder about the actions of the women after they had heard the news of Jesus’ ResurrectionPray the Mystery of FaithParticipate in a prayer service on the theme of Holy Week and EasterThat the children would also:Enter into the Stations of the Cross Enter into the joy of EasterThe Women at the TombMark 16:1-8Quiet and StillThis is the DayAlleluia (during the Easter season)The Stations of the CrossPrayerful MeditationThe Mystery of FaithConfiteorKyriePrayer ServiceTheme 8: We Can Live as Jesus Asked8:1 ‘I am with you always’Completed Understanding: Sequence events in the life of Jesus, including his death, Resurrection and AscensionWonder at how the disciples may have felt as they watched Jesus ascend into heaven Recall Jesus’ promise to his followers to be with them alwaysCommunicating and Participating:Discuss and retell Jesus’ promises to the disciples in their own words, according to their own abilityEngage in an echo pantomime in order to reflect prayerfully on these promisesThat the children would also: Become aware that Jesus’ promise to be with his disciples extends to themJesus’ Promises to His FriendsMatthew 28:20 John 14:16-17The Rosary (Second Glorious Mystery, the Ascension)Theme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerTheme 8: We Can Live as Jesus Asked8:1 ‘I will send a helper’Completed Understanding: Consider why the Holy Spirit gave the disciples the gift of being able to speak in different languagesIdentify wind and fire as symbols of the Holy SpiritWonder about the effect of the Holy Spirit on their own livesCommunicating and Participating: Discuss and retell the story of the first Pentecost in their own words, according to their own abilitySing and perform movement to the song ‘The Spirit of God is upon us’Engage in a meditation on the first PentecostThat the children would also: Become aware of the activity of the Holy Spirit in their livesPentecostActs 2: 1-8, 12The Spirit of God is Upon Us Quiet and StillPrayerful MeditationPrayer to the Holy Spirit.Theme 9: Creation9:1 God created usCompleted Understanding: Engage in an interactive quiz based on the Creation story from the book of Genesis, recalling the things God made Reflect on a range of individual gifts Identify the gifts God has given to themCommunicating and Participating:Discuss and retell Genesis 1:27-31 in their own words, according to their own abilityWrite or draw about their own gifts and talents to contribute to a class ‘Our Gifts’ Paper ChainThat the children would also:Appreciate that their gifts and talents have been given to them by God Respect their bodies and the bodies of others because they were created by GodGod Created PeopleGenesis 1:27-31Gifts from GodGlory BePrayerful MeditationTheme 9: Creation9:2 God wants us to be happyCompleted Understanding:Wonder about how God wants the world to beConsider how they can play a part in making the world as God wants it to beCommunicating and Participating: Discuss and retell the story of Adam and Eve in their own words, according to their own abilityParticipate in a prayer service on the theme of CreationThat the children would also:Begin to recognise their own role in making the world as God wants it to be (bringing about God’s kingdom)Adam and EvePoem:Adam and EveGenesis 2:8, 3:1-3, 5-6, 11-13, 23Gifts from GodResponse: Lord, graciously hear us.Prayer Service (with prayerful meditation.)Theme & LessonLearning ObjectiveFaith Formation GoalsStory/PoemScriptureSongPrayerTheme 10: Grow in Love10:1 ’As I have loved you’Completed Understanding: Empathise with each of the sisters in the story, ‘The Twin Sisters’ Explore how Jesus’ way of love is not always the easiest wayApply Jesus’ teaching to various scenariosCommunicating and Participating:Chat about a joyful person that they know, and explain how they feel when they are with that personDiscuss and evaluate the actions of the various characters in the story in relation to Jesus’ message of inclusionThat the children would also:Begin to realise that following Christ isn’t always easy because God’s love is a radical kind of loveThe Twin SistersPart IPart II Matthew 22:34-40Quiet and StillPrayerful MeditationTheme 10: Grow in Love10:2 Growing in loveCompleted Understanding:Reinforce their learning from Grow In Love Second ClassIdentify, through images in a slideshow, aspects of Christian faith, morality, liturgy, prayer and the Word of God that they have learned throughout the year Reflect on their favourite thing they have learned this yearCommunicating and Participating: Play a loop card game together to illustrate their learning throughout the year Participate in the end of year prayer serviceThat the children would also:Desire to participate in liturgy as a form of celebration and thanksgivingRevise all Scripture from Grow in Love this year.Revise all songs.Response: Thank you God for all that we have learned.End of Year Prayer ServicePrayerful Meditation ................
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